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Una Family History

Una Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Na, Kuna, Uno, Luna, Un, Ung, Uva, An, Ma, Hua

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Where is the Una family from?

You can see how Una families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Una family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Una families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Una families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Una's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Una families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Una surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Una ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Una. 100% of Una men worked as a Laborer. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Una. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Una census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 263 immigration records available for the last name Una. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 75 military records available for the last name Una. For the veterans among your Una ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Una lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Una life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Una in 1966 was 91, and 90 in 1994.

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